Watercolor illustration of Emilia's short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis emiliae)

Emilia's short-tailed opossum

Monodelphis emiliae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order
Didelphimorphia (Beutelrattenartige)
Family
Didelphidae
Genus
Monodelphis
Species
Monodelphis emiliae (Emilia's short-tailed opossum)

Names in Other Languages

French Opossum-musaraigne d´Émilie

Similar Species in Monodelphis

Iherings three-striped opossum
Iherings three-striped opossum
Monodelphis iheringi
Data Deficient
Long-nosed short-tailed opossum
Long-nosed short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis scalops
Least Concern
Northern three-striped opossum
Northern three-striped opossum
Monodelphis americana
Least Concern
One-striped opossum
One-striped opossum
Monodelphis unistriata
Critically Endangered
Osgoods short-tailed opossum
Osgoods short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis osgoodi
Least Concern
🐾
gray short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis domestica
Least Concern
Hooded red-sided opossum
Hooded red-sided opossum
Monodelphis palliolata
Least Concern
🐾
red-legged short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis brevicaudata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Emilia's short-tailed opossum?
The scientific name of Emilia's short-tailed opossum is Monodelphis emiliae. It belongs to the genus Monodelphis.
What is the conservation status of Emilia's short-tailed opossum?
Emilia's short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis emiliae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Emilia's short-tailed opossum belong to?
Emilia's short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis emiliae) belongs to the genus Monodelphis, which is part of the taxonomic family Didelphidae.
Is Emilia's short-tailed opossum endangered?
No, Emilia's short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis emiliae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Emilia's short-tailed opossum belong to?
Emilia's short-tailed opossum (Monodelphis emiliae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Emilia's short-tailed opossum?
The closest relatives of Emilia's short-tailed opossum in the genus Monodelphis include Iherings three-striped opossum, Long-nosed short-tailed opossum, Northern three-striped opossum, One-striped opossum, Osgoods short-tailed opossum.

Genus Monodelphis — 13 Species

🐾
Iherings three-striped opossum
Monodelphis iheringi
DD 🐾
Long-nosed short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis scalops
LC 🐾
Northern three-striped opossum
Monodelphis americana
LC 🐾
One-striped opossum
Monodelphis unistriata
CR 🐾
Osgoods short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis osgoodi
LC
🐾
Emilia's short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis emiliae
LC
🐾
gray short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis domestica
LC 🐾
Hooded red-sided opossum
Monodelphis palliolata
LC 🐾
red-legged short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis brevicaudata
LC 🐾
Pygmy short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis kunsi
LC 🐾
Sepia short-tailed opossum
Monodelphis adusta
LC 🐾
Yellow-sided opossum
Monodelphis dimidiata
LC 🐾
Reig's Opossum
Monodelphis reigi
VU
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